Satellite Transmitter 2
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1. AXONN Wireless Data SOLUTIONS THAT WorK Satellite Transmitter 2 STX2 Development System Document 9100 0142 01 X E a gt a She TV TEAN e h L AA A o LS Ae NV 1 p a momia tmnt USER S MANUAL AXONN L L C 2021 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans LA 70122 o0d 292 79119 Fax 504 282 0999 WWW axonn com Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK 1 9100 0XXX 01 Version 1 0 0705 INTRODUCTION This manual provides an overview of the use and operation of the Satellite Transmitter 2 STX2 Development System The STX2 provides state of the art satellite communication capabilities at narrowband cost The Development Kit contains the following components Contents Each STX2 Development System Sales Part 1800 0104 01 contains the following A 1 Satellite Transmitter 2 2100 0199 01 A 1 STX2 Development Adapters Board A 1 DC Power Wall Adapter A 1 USB Cable A User s Manual A CDROM includes Development Software and referenced documents Features List Satellite Transmitter 2 A Superior communication reliability using direct sequence spread spectrum 18 dBm Output Power 100b s with FEC Error Detection Correction Excellent Jam Resistance FCC Approved Modular Design PCC TD nh2zVyesrX l Stripline Antenna Output 50 Ohms 4 Frequency Channels Small Physical Size And Low Power Utilization Patented a2. Get Configuration page will update the values in all of the boxes to the right of each parameter These boxes indicate the actual parameters that are loaded in the device FCC Compliance Statement The Satellite Transmitter 2 has been pre approved for use in other products under the Modular rules for the Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Optionally the designer may opt to test their final product to obtain their own FCC and IC ID s All products developed by user to include the STX2 may require additional approvals by the FCC and or IC prior to marketing or sale of such products and user bears all responsibility for obtaining prior approval For use in the United States under the FCC rules the device must have on display in plain sight Contains FCC ID L2VSTX2 1 For use in Canada under Industry Canada rules the device must have on display in plain sight IC 3989A STX21 FCC Disclaimer The Development System is intended for use solely by professional engineers for evaluating the feasibility of low power wireless data communications applications The manufacturer recommends that the user s evaluation be within a laboratory setting If user has obtained the Development System for any purpose not identified above including all conditions for assembly and use user should return the Development System to manufacturer immediately Specifications and design are subject to change without notice A
3. RESET STX2 Reset 9 RESET Ue OC OUT Designed to trigger an external high power regulator for RF OC OUT transmission Can also be used for LED Control Limit current to 0 HA J 1 GND Ground 3 14 15 17 GND oTS pm o 77 imeem o 0000 Jg GND Ground 3 14 15 17 GND o TT pL o TT imeem o 0000 TX 3 3V Levels SETUP Logic Level Input Level 5 STU TX O lt UOV 1 e 2 4V SETUP 3 3V Levels I Logic Level Input Level 0 8V 4 TU RITS 1 gt 2 4V R 3 3V Levels SETUP Logic Level Input Level 7 STU TX O lt 0 8V I gt 2 4V EVAL 3 3V Levels STU CTS CTS Logic Level Input Level O lt Jev 1 gt 2 4V NT X Eval Board 3 3VDC Input No connect _ VDIG Low Power 3 3V DC Input VDIG High Power 3 3V DC Input 16 18 NC J No connect Test Modes The test modes of the STX2 Development Board are for RF and current testing the various modes are accessed by applying the TEST jumpers and cycling power to the unit Table 3 STX2 Test Modes Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK 6 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 Custom Application Board The STX2 Development Board is intended to connect to a used designed custom application board that fulfills the needs Om their application The maximum dimensions and mounting locations for the custom board are shown in Figure 3 below The maximum area of the custom board have been determined by the pro
4. 3VDC to the VDIG and VRF terminals and Ground to the two GND terminals In order to receive messages from the STX2 the Application Development Board must be in full view of the sky Also the STX2 must be commissioned through the Globalstar network in order to receiver the data from Globalstar or one of the Value Added Resellers Contact information for Globalstar and the VARS is available through Axonn Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK 3 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 STX2 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT BOARD Overview The Application Development Board enables the user to connect the STX2 to a personal computer PC The user may then use the evaluation software package provided in the STX2 Development System or write custom applications for configuring and controlling the OLX For more information on the features of the STX2 serial protocol see the included STX2 Data Sheet If there are difficulties understanding the protocol please contact Axonn L L C Hardware Configuration There are two electrical connections required to operate the STX2 Application Development Board They are the 110V wall power supply adapter and the USB cable The 110V adapter must be plugged into an available wall outlet as well as the Application Development Board The USB cable must be plugged into the Application Development Board and an available USB port on the users PC running Wind
5. FO FO FO OC 01 If the incorrect COM port is selected and a command is set to the STX2 the following message will appear Com Part 1 Show Debug window STU Evaluation Tool X Mo Response From STL Make Sure Correct COM Port is Selected Make Sure STU is nok BUSY iA Ts Remaining x Abort Ts Sequence Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK 8 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 If this appears just click OK and select another COM port to get communications established Fach of the command buttons shown in this window will send a specific serial command to the STX2 All of the serial commands are documented in the STX2 Product Data Sheet with their general message format and specifics of each message The Get STX2 ID Firmware Version Send Data TX Remaining and Abort TX Sequence buttons are the functional buttons on the Send Data page of the program Checking the Repeat at Minute Intervals box allow the user to have the STX2 transmit its data at predefined intervals Filling in the white box default 10 with a number will direct the software to have the STX2 transit at this interval Setting the transmitter to transmit a generic data packet The STX2 transmits a generic data packet by typing the data you want transmitted into the window directly below the Send Data button After you have the data entered you w
6. MBER OF TRIES MINIMUM INTERVAL 120 MINIMUM INTERVAL MAKSIMUM INTERVAL 240 b MAKSIMUM INTERVAL amp Low Power l C Low Power C High Power High Power mm E smsan x Send Setup Serial Debug Window On all pages the button Show Debug Window will bring up window that shows the serial information going between the application and the STX2 Development Board Each of the hex serial commands is prefaced with text showing the type of command The hex string following the text is the actual hexadecimal information being transferred lox x Clear Window Ts Remaining Command 44 05 04 FO 62 Setting up a device Upon first use each STX2 must be set up for operation The Set Configuration tab controls all setting for normal operation of the Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK a 10 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 STX2 The STX2 must be set up according the frequency and rate plans established by Globalstar in your region of the world Please contact your local Globalstar representative for details When the correct settings are entered for your region pressing the Send Setup button will send the configuration to the STX2 and store it in non volatile memory so that it can use this information each time it 1S powered up Status Message from a device Once a device has been setup pressing the Get Setup button on the
7. XONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK 11 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 AXONN L L C Copyright 1999 2005 AXONN T5 All rights reserved Axonn the Axonn logo and the statement Wireless Data Solutions That Work are registered trademarks of Axonn L L C STX2 and AxXTracker are trademarks of Axonn L L C which may be registered in some pishanbcouBe zB elc All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WoRK 12 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804
8. ant to transmit pushing the Send Data button will serially send the data to the STX2 which will then begin its transmission sequence About Window Pressing the About button at the top right of the window will bring up information about the version of software running on the PC The current released version of the STX2 Evaluation Tool is Version 0 6 Aronn STU Setup Tool Version 0 6 Copyright 6 2004 amp xonn LLC Stephen 5 chamber Ronnie Tanner Configuration Windows There are two other pages to the STX2 Evaluation Tool which are the Set Configuration page and the Get Configuration page Simply put the Set Configuration page loads in the operating conditions for the STX2 to run under such as the operating frequency retries and dithering minimum and maximum The Get Configuration page requests the current settings that are in the STX2 Both pages are shown below Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK 9 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 STU Evaluation Tool Bl x STU Evaluation Tool Bl x About bot RE Get STU ID Firmware ersion a Get STU ID 2 Fi Veri f Ge 4 Firmware Version Com Port 1 Show Debug Window Com Part 1 Show Debug Window Sendo Seen ul tis Configuration Send Data Set Configuration Get Configuration HF CHAN MEL NE HF CHANNEL NUMBER OF TRIES 10 NU
9. ate the software programs they must be installed on a laptop or desktop PC To Install the STX2 Setup Tool first insert the software CD included with your STX2 Development System into the CD ROM drive of the PC The CD should automatically run the installer but if it does not simply run the program INSTALLER EXE file found at the root directory of the CD From the installer menu you can select highlight which of the listed programs you would like to install To install a program click on the desired program and then click on the run button to begin the automatic installation STX2 Setup Tool STX2 Setup Tool is a comprehensive tool set for configuring and controlling the transmitter There are only a few options for controlling the STX2 which will be explained below When first starting the STX2 Evaluation Tool software the following window will appear STU Evaluation Tool Sele The first thing that should be done is setting the COM port from the pulldown L2 asii 2 Fimwareverson vi ndow just under the Get STU ID window If the wrong COM port is selected there can be no communications between the computer and the STX2 Generally the COM port will be the highest number available Send Data Set Configuration Get Configuration on the pulldown list as the COM port was SEND DATA just installed when the software was Repeatat 10 minute Intervals installed and the USB cable plugged in OF OF FO amp amp
10. er If communicating via the Evaluation 14 pin header then change the jumper setting to EVAL Connects the on board 3 3V regulator to the STX2 VDIG input Disconnect remove jumper if providing external power through terminal block TBl Connects the on board 3 3V regulator to the STX2 VRF input Disconnect remove jumper if providing external power through terminal block TB2 TEST jumper for RF test measurements Use in CONJUNCT LON with TPS TEST jumper for RF test measurements Use in congunction with JPS Interface Connector Ihe STX2 Application Development Board has a 14 pin connector interface shown in Figure 3 below used for development and interconnection of custom hardware onto the AXTracker The Development Board is also designed to accept the users custom host board with mounting locations as diagramed in Figure 4 below FIGURE 3 STX2 Development Board Interface Connector The STX2 Development Board Interface connectors match up to the STX2 connectors as follows TABLE 2 Pin Descriptions for the STX2 Application Development Board Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK 5 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 STX2 Development Board Interface Connectors Description STX2 Pins made Designed to be driven by TEST INPUT INPUT 12 1 an open collector drain 1 duce bin Designed to be driven by TEST INPUT INPUT 13 an open collector drain 2 P
11. nd patent pending technology D MV E we ET T Dad el Lum A M Ri i Pu H gt 7 bPb bbbbb STX2 Development Interface Board USB or TTL Serial interface jumper selectable True USB Serial interface for STX2 Application Development Jumper Selectable Voltage Power Supply DC Power Wall Adapter for Development Mode Jumper control of STX2 power supply Interface block for Application Development Schematic included in Appendix C gt gt gt gt gt bb Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT Wonk 2 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 m b e s AN y e id O G Ney J Q m t eC iy H 4j zl x TEM j VI Se a Sy rs a ow A bey M uL b TONS rz TO ne eet eaa Se grau 1 T gt d Im EE NONON Seeeeeeese Keer x As r ka t 7 T STA AW i IHA y w a w s fa d 2 Vise Pigs nee External USB STX2 Interface Power Inputs Connector Connection Figure 1 STX2 and Development Board STX2 OPERATION AND BASIC USER S GUIDE The STX2 with the STX2 Development Board as part of the Development Assembly operates only when power is supplied by the included Power Supply and when connected to a Windows computer with a USB interface running the included development software Instructions for use are detailed below Optionally the Development Board may be powered through the barrier strip inputs with 3
12. ows 2000 or later operating system Installation and operation of the software will be covered in another section of this document Optionally the Development Board may be powered through the barrier strip inputs with 3 3VDC to the VDIG and VRF terminals and Ground to the two GND terminals The power supply must be capable of 1000 mA at 3 3VDC with less than 50 mV ripple The STX2 Application Development Board is equipped with five jumpers These jumpers control communications with the STX2 and the setup of the on board power supplies Figure 2 shows the default jumper configurations USB EVAL z TT e gt FIGURE 2 Default jumper configuration for the STX2 Application Development Board The STX2 Development Board is intended for testing using the attached patch antenna If other options are required for antennas the Development Board has a mounting option for an SMA connector J4 to allow cabling to other devices To disconnect the patch antenna remove resistor R8 0 Ohm on the back side of the board Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK 4 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 Table 1 below gives a brief description of the function of the Jumpers TABLE 1 Description of operation for STX2 Application Development Board Jumpers JUMPER DE SCRITPION OF OPERATION Switches the STX2 communications between either the USB port or the Evaluation Head
13. ximity of the STX2 antenna and available space inside a pre made plastic enclosure FIGURE 3 Custom Application Board Dimensions 0 355 4 T 2 655 0 462 Y A 0 2100 0 1000 _ E 1 5850 TYP 3 1 571 0 310 Y li 1 5500 FIGURE 4 Custom host application board dimensions Overall board layout should look as follows e o o ofo o 0oo 0 SS P s A Op o m mm UUUUUUU TESTI U Specifications and design are subject to change without notice AXONN WIRELESS DATA SOLUTIONS THAT WORK 7 9100 0142 01 Version 1 0 0804 STX2 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE Overview A software development CD ROM is included in each STX2 Development System Ihe CD contains the STX2 Setup Tool executable as well as device drivers for the USB interface Axonn Software Installation To oper
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